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I think you're forgetting that it was in 2006, all festivals have repeat bands play, and certain limitations on headliners.
I just think we haven't even came close to running out of top level headlining options. Ashley said so himself in an interview not long ago, so why repeat Radiohead so "soon".
Because it's Radiohead? I'm not even that into them, but I wasn't there in 2006 so I don't care if they're back 6 years later. And I doubt many people do either...
I just think we haven't even came close to running out of top level headlining options. Ashley said so himself in an interview not long ago, so why repeat Radiohead so "soon".
Because it's Radiohead? I'm not even that into them, but I wasn't there in 2006 so I don't care if they're back 6 years later. And I doubt many people do either...
I don't think you have to worry, cause they won't be there. Sorry you missed the 06 show. It was fantastic.
I think you're forgetting that it was in 2006, all festivals have repeat bands play, and certain limitations on headliners.
I just think we haven't even came close to running out of top level headlining options. Ashley said so himself in an interview not long ago, so why repeat Radiohead so "soon".
I think you're forgetting that it was in 2006, all festivals have repeat bands play, and certain limitations on headliners.
I just think we haven't even came close to running out of top level headlining options. Ashley said so himself in an interview not long ago, so why repeat Radiohead so "soon".
It's not just about getting new/different acts. They also have to think about what will sell the most tickets and get the most people there (while also being a top live act) and Radiohead seems to be a big draw.
I just think we haven't even came close to running out of top level headlining options. Ashley said so himself in an interview not long ago, so why repeat Radiohead so "soon".
It's not just about getting new/different acts. They also have to think about what will sell the most tickets and get the most people there (while also being a top live act) and Radiohead seems to be a big draw.
In my opinion, the biggest out there right now. And Bonnaroo is, of course thinking about their long term position in the festival scene moreso than keeping variety in their headlining lineup.
11/2/19: Tool 5/17/19: Blues Traveler 5/9/19: Tool 11/10/18: Tenacious D 9/20/18: White Denim 7/23/18: Radiohead 6/4/18: Jack White 5/20/18: Tool 5/18/18: A Perfect Circle 5/18/18: Alice in Chains 5/6/18: Blind Melon
[/i] likely that all of our top 4 comes from the pool of Phish/Foo/RHCP/Radiohead/Beach Boys[/quote]
I took that "at least" part to mean that one would be a headliner and one may be playing the farm (but not headlining). I assumed Beach Boys were the non-headlining act and would get a Buffalo Springfield type of slot.
So that's why I still think we don't know/aren't onto the third headliner.
It's not just about getting new/different acts. They also have to think about what will sell the most tickets and get the most people there (while also being a top live act) and Radiohead seems to be a big draw.
In my opinion, the biggest out there right now. And Bonnaroo is, of course thinking about their long term position in the festival scene moreso than keeping variety in their headlining lineup.
We also have to keep in mind that it's totally possible they tried for Rolling Stones, Bowie, Prince, or whoever else Vonnegut would rather have and they turned Roo down.
Post by Alberto Balsalm on Jan 13, 2012 17:44:41 GMT -5
See I kind of took it as her going "Oh shit, they've really got em all down this year." and since she had nothing else new to give us that we haven't already guessed she gave us the "at least 1" to keep us guessing as to how many there were and then said she'll be back later.
Idk, I try to take the most pessimistic approach when it comes to the lineup so that I'm not letdown, and then when it does exceed my expectations it's even more awesome and surprising
In my opinion, the biggest out there right now. And Bonnaroo is, of course thinking about their long term position in the festival scene moreso than keeping variety in their headlining lineup.
We also have to keep in mind that it's totally possible they tried for Rolling Stones, Bowie, Prince, or whoever else Vonnegut would rather have and they turned Roo down.
All of those scenarios are totally possible. I just think after last year's supposed attempt, and what Ashley Capps told the Druid, Radiohead was at the top of their list. I also, could be totally wrong.
11/2/19: Tool 5/17/19: Blues Traveler 5/9/19: Tool 11/10/18: Tenacious D 9/20/18: White Denim 7/23/18: Radiohead 6/4/18: Jack White 5/20/18: Tool 5/18/18: A Perfect Circle 5/18/18: Alice in Chains 5/6/18: Blind Melon
See I kind of took it as her going "Oh shit, they've really got em all down this year." and since she had nothing else new to give us that we haven't already guessed she gave us the "at least 1" to keep us guessing as to how many there were and then said she'll be back later.
I think if we figured out all the headliners then she'd let us know we got them all. I don't see why she'd make us wait to tell us that we were right the last time she came around.
Post by Dave Maynar on Jan 13, 2012 18:14:00 GMT -5
There's definitely some mystery left this year as to who the headliners are going to be, but I feel that we're much closer this year compared to last year.
I just think we haven't even came close to running out of top level headlining options. Ashley said so himself in an interview not long ago, so why repeat Radiohead so "soon".
Why repeat Phish, or Widespread Panic, or Dave.
This is a stupid argument.
Want to start a new thread about it? Why do you type out "Widespread Panic" but you only say "Dave". Seems racist.
maybe she wants to keep one a surprise, whether we have guessed it already or not. not that anyone cares about my two cents, but my feeling is phish closes it out on sunday, the beach boys get some type of buffalo springfield slot (not necessarily at that time of night on the which stage, maybe they're put in a slot like the black keys, depending on who the big saturday headliner is) and either radiohead, foo fighters or the chili peppers on friday. no reason we can't get two out of the last group i mentioned, i just think we'll only get one. look to 2008 when we got metallica and pearl jam. two somewhat younger rock bands that fill the mainstream void. i, however, think bonnaroo's gonna go with some sort of mainstream alt/rock headliner for friday (radiohead, foo's, rhcp), the surprise get on saturday, which i'm presuming will be an older act (whether that be someone like the stones, macca, waters, the who, prince or bowie) and of course the traditional jammy closer on sunday in phish. of course i could be way off and it could end up something like lady gaga on friday, rh/foo's/rhcp on saturday and phish sunday.
i'm still holding out for roger waters simply because he's already in the midwest at the very same time as bonnaroo. i've seen a lot of shows over the past 15 years or so (i'm only 30), and granted i missed radiohead at roo and have never seen them elsewhere, but i tell ya, if you have not had the pleasure of seeing waters live, you're really missing out on what a live concert is supposed to be about. sure it's not pink floyd, there's no gilmour or mason and wright is dead, but roger is such a perfectionist, i'd imagine it's like seeing pink floyd in the 21st century. every note is the same, all the sound effects are there, the lights, the videos, etc...if the wall was to be played at bonnaroo, i don't think there would ever be a greater performance on the what stage in my lifetime. maybe mccartney, but even then, it wouldn't come near the visual factor you get at a waters show.
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I may be confusing DMB shows, but in 2010 wasn't he beyond messed up? I mean, I know he generally rambles about nothing, but if memory serves, he wasn't even using words, just grunting and giggling a lot. [/quote]
I was at the 2010 show and there was a point where he got the whole crowd to chant something about smacking that ass
I may be confusing DMB shows, but in 2010 wasn't he beyond messed up? I mean, I know he generally rambles about nothing, but if memory serves, he wasn't even using words, just grunting and giggling a lot.
I was at the 2010 show and there was a point where he got the whole crowd to chant something about smacking that ass[/quote]
hell I remember Dave being pretty wasted at Dave and trey back in 2004. I also remember it being a great set. he was mumbling a lot of nonsense but it was charming.
Post by shesajar09 on Jan 13, 2012 20:39:41 GMT -5
As much as it pains me, I believe we're getting the Peppers. Memphis on April 12th is their last date before they head to Europe june 23rd. I'm guessing they'll be at the farm as their last big american show before they're off to the UK